Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
1797B2
RGB
23, 151, 178
HSL
190, 77%, 39%
HSB
190, 87%, 70%
CMYK
87, 15, 0, 30
LAB
57, -26, -24
LCH
57, 35, 222
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 217
XYZ
19, 26, 46
LUV
57, -40, -32
HWB
190, 9%, 30%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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